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Why JBHT Stock slipped -0.54% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
$222.06 -0.54% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)
J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. (JBHT) carries a Roarable Rating of C+ (Hold) with 66/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.
ROARABLE C+ • HOLD / WATCH
Cap $20.70B
INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
RQD QUANT TACHOMETERHOLD / WATCH • C+
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw C · Rk C+
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12M PRICE TARGET CONE+3.6% Base Target
WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for JBHT)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±5.8%
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Why JBHT Stock slipped -0.54% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. (JBHT) slipped -0.54% to $222.06, trading at 45% of its 52-week range ($157.82 – $299.76). Solid steady margins (16% return on capital), mixed timing at 35x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 45% of its 52-week range ($157.82 – $299.76) with RSI-14 at 41.1 (NEUTRAL RANGE).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±5.8% around $222.06 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable C+ (Hold) backed by 0% gross margin and $947.6M annual free cash flow.
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JBHT // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -6.83%🛡️ HOLDING TREND SUPPORT
2026-11-01O $223.3H $223.3L $222.1C $222.1VOL 1.02M
RES: $318.7SUP: $220.5SMA50: $240.8SMA200: $246.2
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
26.7%/yr Implied 5Y Growth
vs. +9.9% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (JBHT)
Industrials Rank #69 of 166
⚔️ ZTO vs JBHT Full Matrix →
1. Head-to-Head Industrials Peer Comparison (JBHT vs. ZTO, ODFL, KNX, TFII)
Industry: Trucking Freight/Courier Services (9 Tracked Issuers)Across 166 tracked Industrials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. (JBHT) ranks #69 by composite RQD confidence (66/100, grade C+) and #61 by equity capitalization ($20.70B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, ZTO leads on earnings valuation at 11.8x trailing P/E, while ODFL leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 25.5% ROIC and — gross margin. ODFL currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 67/100 (C+) compared with JBHT at 66/100 (C+).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JBHT
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J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. | C+ | 66/100 | 34.6x | — | 15.8% | -0.54% | $20.70B | Benchmark Subject |
| ZTO ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. American | C | 65/100 | 11.8x | 25.0% | 12.5% | +0.66% | $15.31B | /zto-vs-jbht → |
| ODFL Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. | C+ | 67/100 | 34.9x | — | 25.5% | -0.56% | $35.74B | /odfl-vs-jbht → |
| KNX Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. | D | 48/100 | 150.9x | — | 1.9% | +0.48% | $9.95B | /knx-vs-jbht → |
| TFII TFI International Inc. | D+ | 55/100 | 32.8x | — | 9.9% | +0.38% | $9.25B | /tfii-vs-jbht → |
2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)
SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0000728535In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. (JBHT) reported GAAP revenue of $0 (N/A vs. FY2024 revenue of $0 ) , GAAP net income of $598.3M, operating cash flow of $1.68B, and free cash flow of $947.6M (+53.4% YoY). On the balance sheet, JBHT closed FY2025 with $7.93B in total assets against $766.9M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 5.27, Piotroski F-Score: 8/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-12-31 | $0 | $598.3M | $1.68B | $947.6M | $7.93B | $766.9M |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-12-31 | $0 | $570.9M | $1.48B | $617.8M | $8.31B | $977.7M |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-12-31 | $0 | $728.3M | $1.74B | $1.74B | $11.39B | $2.66B |
3. JBHT Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)
✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLEDIs JBHT stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
As of 2026-11-01, J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. (NASDAQ: JBHT) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 66/100 at a spot price of $222.06 (-0.54% 1D, market cap $20.70B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 17/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 7/20, Executive Insider Alignment 18/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 9/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 15/20. Across 166 tracked Industrials issuers, JBHT ranks #69 in composite RQD confidence.
How does JBHT compare to ZTO and ODFL in the Industrials sector?
Within the Industrials sector (Trucking Freight/Courier Services), JBHT carries a Roarable C+ (66/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 34.6x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 15.8%. By comparison, ZTO (ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. American) holds a C grade (65/100 RQD, P/E 11.8x, ROIC 12.5%, cap $15.31B) and ODFL (Old Dominion Freight Line Inc.) posts a C+ grade (67/100 RQD, P/E 34.9x, ROIC 25.5%, cap $35.74B). Among the 5-stock peer group, ZTO leads on earnings multiple (11.8x) while ODFL leads on capital efficiency (25.5% ROIC).
What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for JBHT?
Per JBHT's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000728535), J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. generated $0 in revenue, $598.3M in net income, and $947.6M in free cash flow against $7.93B in total assets and $766.9M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (steady margins)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
Where is JBHT trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?
JBHT last traded at $222.06 (-0.54% on volume of 1,015,936 shares), positioning the stock -7.80% below its 50-day simple moving average ($240.84) and -9.81% below its 200-day simple moving average ($246.22). Across its 52-week range of $157.82 to $299.76, JBHT sits at the 45.3% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 41.1 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±5.8% ($209.18 to $234.94).
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100% OPEN ACCESS • SEC EDGAR × CBOE × FREDWhy is JBHT stock moving today?
Why JBHT Stock slipped -0.54% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Solid steady margins (16% return on capital), mixed timing at 35x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.